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In a distant time, dragons roam the mountains and forests of China and the whisper of war hangs in the air. The dragon Danzi is not yet one thousand years old. He has no Dragonkeeper and wanders alone, horrified at how bloodthirsty and violent humans have become. As the Emperor's murderous... read more
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Summary edit
Danzi is not yet 1,000 years old - a youngster in dragon terms.
There is much unrest in the provinces.
Soldiers are everywhere and the people are uneasy. It is a dangerous time for a dragon to be without a keeper.
Characters/People edit
- Danzi: The Dragon
- Bingwen: An important character.
- Dragonkeeper: Add a description of this character.
- Zhou
- Master Huan
Setting & Locations edit
Table of Contents edit
Chapter One - Wide Awake - 01
Chapter Two - At The Crossroads - 09
Chapter Three - An Unfaithful Friend - 17
Chapter Four - Chicken And Pears - 23
Chapter Five - A Leap Of Faith - 33
Chapter Six - Among The Ashes - 41
Chapter Seven - Outside The Walls - 50
Chapter Eight - The Dragonkeeper's Heir - 59
Chapter Nine - An Empty Stomach - 70
Chapter Ten - A Strange Sort Of Rescue - 76
Chapter Eleven - Dreams And Splinters - 82
Chapter Twelve - Battleground - 93
Glossary - 102
Pronunciation - 104
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 4 in Dragon Keeper. (standard series)
Followed by Dragon Keeper.
This is book 977 of 986 in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. (authoritative list)
Preceded by I Am the Messenger, and followed by Crispin.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Carole Wilkinson (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: Add the language.
Publisher: Black Dog Books
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 2007
ISBN: Add the ISBN.
Page Count: 240
Publisher: Black Dog Books
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 2007
ISBN: Add the ISBN.
Page Count: 240
Awards edit
- Aurealis Award (Finalist, 2008: Best Children's Long Fiction)
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